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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 326: The Opening of Battle
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Chapter 326 summary
The chapter opens with the election rules announcement and introduction of the top candidates including Cheadle Yorkshire and Pariston Hill. Killua reviews the Zoldyck family diagram provided by Gotoh and confronts Illumi by phone about his intentions toward Alluka. Illumi's allies trigger a violent car crash off a mountain road. Hisoka appears and discusses eliminating Alluka before unknown rules interfere. Killua's group flees into the forest while debating loyalties with Amane and Tsubone.
17 key facts · 33 characters
Key facts in chapter 326
- Chapter 326 is titled The Opening of Battle. The 13th Hunter Association Chairman election uses a top-16 runoff starting on the 5th ballot. Cheadle Yorkshire is identified as a Triple Hunter and member of the Zodiac Twelve. Pariston Hill is identified as current Vice Chairman with the motto 'A kind Hunter Association'.
- Leorio appears in third place according to the video The video shows a car and draws commentary on Nen usage Killua and Alluka are viewing the footage together A phone call references Illumi directly
- Gotoh's actions helped Killua understand the family structure The diagram details emotional and control-based relationships around Alluka Alluka is kept in strict confinement yet surrounded by toys The father figure trusts Gotoh's approach over direct intervention
- Tsubone and Amane are trusted subordinates under direct supervision Illumi is suspected of having a different goal regarding Alluka Amane shows visible anxiety when Illumi's name is mentioned
- The situation is defined as an 'inner mission' or household directive Gotoh notices emotional response changes during the phone call Killua's goal is to save Gon while freeing Alluka from family control
- Killua is speaking on a cell phone. Illumi is speaking on a cell phone. The conversation concerns Alluka's safety. A needle was previously used on Killua.
- Illumi references an inner mission rule. Father previously gave a reason about family. Amane and Tsubone appear together in one panel. The discussion involves not killing family members.
- Killua issues a direct challenge to an unseen opponent. Alluka prepares to begin an action or ability. Multiple characters react with tension in close-up panels.
- A truck rams a sedan on a mountain road causing a flip. Three characters inside the car react with shock to the crash. The collision sends debris flying and breaks the guardrail.
- Tsubone directly addresses Killua by name with honorific. Amane is named as the person who will confiscate Alluka if separation occurs. The one-meter separation rule is stated as a binding condition. Alluka reacts with visible distress to the sudden vehicle movement.
- Both vehicles leave the road and fall down the cliff. Alluka remains inside the tumbling car during the fall. Tsubone and Amane are present inside the falling vehicle. The cliff drop is steep with visible rock layers and trees below.
- A secret informant supplied information to one of the characters. Verification of the information revealed unacceptable points. An explosion or fire is visible in the background landscape.
- Illumi reveals Killua is concealing rules. A strategy involves removing butlers and isolating Alluka. Hisoka expresses interest in killing Killua.
- Hisoka has a star marking on his cheek. Killua reacts with visible shock to the aura.
- Illumi's killing aura is sensed from afar by the group. Multiple characters react to the distant aura presence.
- Killua is carrying Alluka piggyback style. The group is fleeing through a forest. Amane mentions Illumi-sama as a threat to avoid. Tsubone is present with the group.
- Killua refuses to accept Amane and Tsubone as allies until Alluka is acknowledged. Silva and Zeno are referenced as not being Killua's enemies. The chapter ends on this page.
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- Bald announcer in tuxedo holding paper with wide eyes and open mouth Starburst background behind the announcer Vertical text banner on the left edge reading 'WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES OF INTEREST...?' Hunter × Hunter logo with stylized text and cloud motifs Cheadle Yorkshire wearing glasses and frilly top holding an open book Pariston Hill with star hair clip and number 1 on striped tie Pariston smiling with hand near chin and sparkles around head Cheadle looking downward with serious expression Chapter number and title at bottom: No. 326 ◆ The Opening of Battle
- Tablet screen showing a luxury car in motion Spiky-haired boy leaning forward with wide eyes Girl with patterned headband and large eyes watching the screen Sound effects indicating sudden movement and impact Profile view of a man with glasses holding a phone Small inset panel of a figure in a suit Dark background with particle effects around the speaker
- Large circular diagram with multiple connected nodes and arrows Killua holding a mobile phone with a serious expression Labels such as 'WANTS TO BE FREE OF', 'DOTING', 'ENEMIES', and 'SUPER-VISES' Silhouettes and portraits arranged around a central Alluka node Woman pointing at a small figure on a table Profile of long-haired character against a dark background
- Close-up of Illumi's distinctive narrowed eyes on black background Winding mountain road with car driving through rocky terrain Killua holding a small rectangular device resembling a phone or mirror Sweat drops visible on Killua's face indicating tension Tsubone and Amane shown side-by-side in formal attire Speech bubbles positioned above characters' heads in standard manga layout
- Large radial burst effect with centered text 'THIS IS AN "INNER MISSION"!' Chess pieces on checkered board including king, rook, and pawn shapes Gotoh shown in profile wearing glasses and earpiece Alluka depicted with long hair and distinct facial features Translator note box reading 'T/N: LITERALLY, "HOUSEHOLD DIRECTIVE"'
- Killua's spiky hair flares wildly with motion lines indicating rage. Illumi's long dark hair frames a composed face with narrowed eyes. Close-up on Killua's hand clutching the phone. Illumi's fingers delicately hold his phone near his face. Sweat drops and intense eye shading emphasize emotional strain. Panel borders separate the two speakers on the call. Background texture behind Illumi suggests a dark, grainy setting.
- Illumi's face shows a slight smile with closed eyes during laughter. Amane's eyes are shut in a neutral expression. Tsubone wears a headband and has a stern profile. Large brush-stroke text boxes highlight key phrases. Dark panel at top right isolates Illumi's dialogue. Silhouette of a phone in the bottom panel. Grainy texture behind Illumi's head.
- Killua's spiky hair flares wildly with motion lines emphasizing intensity jagged speech bubbles convey aggressive challenge sweat drop on middle character's forehead signals nervousness Alluka's large eyes dominate the lower panel with calm focus black background isolates Alluka's face for dramatic effect profile view in first small panel shows clenched jaw and sharp gaze motion lines around Killua's hair suggest power or aura oval bubbles contrast with jagged ones above
- truck and car locked in high-speed collision car flipped upside down mid-air with wheels visible debris and rocks flying in all directions impact symbols "!!!" and motion lines emphasize crash force large "ドドド" SFX rumbles across the bottom guardrail breaking under the vehicles mountain road curves dangerously beside a cliff smoke and dust clouds rising from the impact
- Killua's spiky hair stands on end with motion lines indicating alarm. Tsubone wears dark sunglasses and a distinctive feathered high collar. Large bold SFX dominate the right side showing heavy impact and smoke. Amane's face shown in close-up with intense gaze directed forward. Alluka visible in vehicle interior with wide eyes and open mouth. Roadside trees and distant hills form the background of the chase. Multiple small motion lines and impact shapes emphasize speed and force. Tsubone's hand gestures toward the front while speaking. Alluka's hair flows with the vehicle's sudden movement. Feather-like details on Tsubone's outfit flutter from the action.
- Two vehicles shown mid-air after being launched from the road. Cliff face rendered with vertical rock striations and sparse vegetation. Alluka depicted upside down inside the falling vehicle. Large impact SFX surround the crashing vehicles. Debris and dust particles scatter in multiple directions. Tsubone and Amane shown with wide eyes and open mouths in panic. Broken guardrail visible at the cliff edge. Distant mountains and trees form the valley background. Motion lines indicate rapid tumbling and rotation of the cars. Truck bed is open with contents flying out during the fall.
- Two figures walking side-by-side on rocky outcrop with backs turned to viewer. Distant smoke plume rising from collapsed wooden structure with impact symbols. Long straight black hair on one character flowing down the back. Muscular back and striped outfit visible on the second character. Small inset panel showing crouched figure with hand near face. Club and diamond symbols inside speech bubbles. Rocky cliff edges and dark foliage in background. Motion lines and debris around the smoke cloud. Profile view of long-haired character with neutral expression.
- Extreme close-up of long-haired character's face with intense gaze. Distant figures on a path with mountains and smoke in background. Hisoka's face in profile with sweat drop and confident grin. Raised fist near Hisoka's chin. Speech bubbles with diamond symbol. SFX lines near the close-up face. Landscape with clouds and rocky formations.
- Close-up swirling vortex suggesting intense energy or aura. Speech bubbles positioned above the vortex. Hisoka's long hair flowing dramatically against a starry background. Star symbol visible on Hisoka's cheek. Hisoka's half-lidded eyes and slight smile. Killua's spiky hair and wide-eyed expression of alarm. Motion lines radiating from Killua indicating sudden reaction. High-contrast black and white shading emphasizing tension.
- Alluka's polka-dot outfit and ponytail. Killua's star-shaped hair clip. Dramatic mountain range with hanging bridges at night. Bright explosion-like light above the mountain. Small silhouette of Killua against dense forest. Crowd of stylized chibi heads with varied expressions. Row of character close-ups at page bottom. Speech bubbles overlapping the crowd scene.
- Killua carrying Alluka on his back through forest Amane walking beside them in dark suit Tsubone with curly hair following in suit dense trees and foliage background motion lines indicating rapid movement series of downward impact marks at page bottom Killua's serious narrowed eyes in close-up Alluka's small form clinging to Killua
- Killua's hair flaring with dramatic lines Amane's serious expression in profile figures leaping through forest canopy dark cave-like panel showing Killua and Alluka motion lines and impact effects chapter end logo at bottom
- 325Joining the Battle
- 326The Opening of Battle
- 327Riddle
- 328Arrangements
- 3295th Election for the 13th Chairman